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Mary Rand: Britain's First Female Olympic Gold Medallist

Mary Rand, the pioneering British athlete who became the first woman from her nation to win Olympic athletics gold in 1964, has passed away at 86. Her world record long jump in Tokyo, despite adverse conditions, cemented her legacy as a sporting icon of t

Mary Rand, Britain's Original Golden Girl, Dies Aged 86

Mary Rand, the pioneering British athlete who became the first UK woman to win Olympic track-and-field gold in 1964, has passed away at 86. Her record-breaking long jump in Tokyo captivated the nation and even caught Mick Jagger's eye.

Wells in Somerset crowned UK's most beautiful city

Forget Oxford and Cambridge! The ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset has been crowned the UK's most beautiful city in a stunning new ranking, beating the country's most famous favourites. Explore its medieval magic, iconic Vicars' Close, and breat

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